People and places a monthly round-up

* Rosedene Nurseries, which has seven settings in the Tees Valley area in the north-east, raised £700 for Comic Relief by staging a dance-a-thon for over 150 children and staff. The Red Nose Day event was led by Kay Savage, who teaches ballet, movement and modern dance classes at the nurseries. Meanwhile, children and staff at Playpals Nursery in Solihull dressed up as their favourite cartoon characters to raise £150 for Comic Relief. * Imperial College Early Years Education Centre, London, is undergoing major refurbishment to expand from 66 to 110 places. The setting will cover three floors and a...